Friday, May 19, 2017

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the functioning of the political system, entrenching the power of the ruling Fidesz party and weakening the opposition.

Neighbouring states and candidate countries are likely to drift increasingly away from the liberal model.

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